The NHL frequently trumpets its parity as a major selling point. That is most evident during the postseason.

No. 8 seeds, or "second wild-card" teams if using the league's terminology, aren't pushovers in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Predators, based on their regular-season record, were the worst team to qualify for the 16-team playoff field.

But in reaching the Western Conference finals for the first time, Nashville swept the conference's top-ranked team (Chicago) and eliminated the league's best team in the final two-plus months of the regular season (St. Louis).

"It's a game of small details and small moments," Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm said. "The difference between No. 1 and No. 16 is not that big, as the case may be in other sports. That's what's so exciting about hockey, too. Anyone can win."

The regular season isn't totally irrelevant, though. Nashville, the third team in the past 10 years to win nine consecutive home playoff games, would've benefited from home-ice advantage.

"I'm still a big advocate of the importance of the regular season," Predators general manager David Poile said. "The thing that trumps the regular season, of course, is who’s playing well at the end of the season. In our case, we seemed to find our chemistry, our culture, a winning format in the second half of the season on a more consistent basis.

"Were we absolutely happy with the regular season? No. We thought that we should be better, could be better. ... We got it ironed out as the year went along. From that standpoint, we entered the playoffs on a good note."

Nashville Predators fans celebrate after the Predators 3 to 1 victory against the St. Louis Blues of game six to close out the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs four games to two at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessea

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4), defenseman Roman Josi (59) and center Calle Jarnkrok (19) congratulate goalie Pekka Rinne (35) after their 3 to 1 victory against the St. Louis Blues of game six to close out the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs four games to two at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Police and security personnel guard the smash card after the Predators' series-clinching win in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles, Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Predators fans celebrate after the series-clinching win in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Fans look at the guarded smash car after the Preds' series-clinching win in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

A Predators helmet with the Stanley Cup trophy on top sits on the floor in Section 303 during Game 6 in the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators congratulate goalie Pekka Rinne (35) after their 3 to 1 victory against the St. Louis Blues of game six to close out the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs four games to two at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with center Filip Forsberg (9) and right wing Viktor Arvidsson during the third period of Game 6 on May 7, 2017. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the third period in game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the third period in game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) throws a t-shirt into the crowd after the win in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) in the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores during the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) gets high fives from his teammates after scoring the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) in the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) block a shot by St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the third period of game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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A fan cheers for the Predators during the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) blocks a shot by St. Louis Blues center Kyle Brodziak (28) during the third period of game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Country music singer Brett Eldredge watches the action in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

St. Louis Blues center Kyle Brodziak (28) moves the puck on Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the third period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles, Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Yannick Weber (7) watches as St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) goes airborne in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a stop during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) moves the puck defended by St. Louis Blues center Kyle Brodziak (28) during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) battle for the puck during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) is held down by St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops the puck in his pads during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) and St. Louis Blues center Vladimir Sobotka (71) battle for the puck during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) and St. Louis Blues center Vladimir Sobotka (71) battle for the puck during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) blocks a shot in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is congratulated after scoring the first Preds goal in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) after scoring the first Preds goal in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) celebrates a goal by defenseman Roman Josi as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) falls to ice during the second period of game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is congratulated after scoring the first Preds goal in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops the puck during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) takes a shot on goal as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) defends in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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A Preds fan cheers the team during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and center Filip Forsberg (9) surround St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) as he tries to move the puck during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) moves the puck defended by St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

St. Louis Blues center Vladimir Sobotka (71) moves the puck while Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) lies along the boards in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

A fan rallies the crowd during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stands in goal during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) tries to get the puck from Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) during the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Phil Vasser performs during the first intermission in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV, George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) goes after the puck defended by St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) plays the puck next the Blues' net during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) plays the puck along the boards during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) go after a puck during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) goes into the boards during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) moves the puck during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators and Blues get tangled up in front of the St. Louis net during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) and knocks St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) into the wall during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) sends Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) to the ice during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) reaches for the puck during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny (26) scores the first goal on Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Alec Hernandez from St. Louis cheers after the early goal during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) and left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) celebrate the goal by center Paul Stastny (26) as Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51), defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and center Vernon Fiddler (83) skate by during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) grabs a puck with a lot of traffic in front of the goal during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) tangles with Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) guards the net during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) pushes Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) to the ice as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) guards the net during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) shoots the puck toward St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny (26) scores the first goal on Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (41) get tangled up along the boards during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) makes a stop during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) talks to referee Dan O'Halloran during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) get tangled up along the boards during the first period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Injured Predator Kevin Fiala gets the crowd going at the start of game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Lady Antebellum leaves the ice after singing the National Anthem before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Injured Predator Kevin Fiala gets the crowd going at the start of game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) skates by fans along the glass before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) stretches during warmups before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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William Cherrington, 4, is ready for the start of game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vinney Pigue holds a stuffed catfish before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV, George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Vicki Wade of Nashville checks out the program before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) grabs a drink during warmups before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) warms up before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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A sea of Predators fans arrive for game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mike Maguire holds a Predators puck before game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Chris Dye, of Antioch, Tenn., has his beard painted before game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mike Cristancho holds his daughter, Maddie, 18 months, of Murfreesboro, in front of Bridgestone Arena before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

Fans take their seats by the television screen outside before game six of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kade McCormack, 8 and Conner Clayton, 5, play air hockey on the concourse at Bridgestone Arena before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

A fan takes a selfie on the second floor of Rippy's across from the Bridgestone Arena before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

After the Predators won eight of their first 10 games this postseason to make franchise history, their so-so regular season already has been forgotten.

League history suggests that a championship run is within reason.

“It’s a tough league and it’s hard to get to here. We weren’t a Presidents’ Trophy-winning team during this regular season," Predators defenseman P.K. Subban said, referring to the award presented to the NHL team with the best record. "We had a lot of injuries, a lot of tough stretches and (a) tough schedule to start the season.

"But we knew in this locker room that we had the guys that we could do something special. It’s coming to fruition for us in the playoffs."

Reach Adam Vingan at avingan@tennessean.com and on Twitter @AdamVingan.